FAMU Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Assist with Military Vet Recruitment

June 20, 2013

Florida’s State University System Board of Governors member Matthew Carter II (standing), Director of Education Onofrio Azzaretto and Dean of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Robert Taylor look on as FAMU Interim President Larry Robinson signs a Memorandum of Understanding.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University administrators signed a memorandum of understanding with VetPower LLC, and IIECS Military Veteran Training to Work Business Academy. The memorandum will create a partnership that is intended to provide training and job opportunities to military veterans and other students, specifically in the area of agriculture. The agreement will further allow the university to recruit military veterans and increase support to veterans and their families. The partnership allows the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences to conduct collaborative research, training and extension/outreach programs in areas to include aquaculture and other agriculture related programs.